Steven Cherry

  • Part-Time Instructor

Steven's Affiliations: Carnegie MuseumsAssociation for Computing MachineryInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Steven Cherry is happy to be teaching at Pitt. A native New Yorker, he was an adjunct professor at New York University, teaching creative writing and journalism, from 2014 to 2021. He also taught creative writing and essay writing at the College of New Rochelle (2008–2014). Cherry is the former director of TTI/Vanguard, a think tank that advises Fortune-500-sized organizations on future technologies. Previously, he was a senior editor at IEEE Spectrum, and his work has also appeared in New Scientist, Interactive Week, and National Public Radio. He hosted the award-winning podcast, Techwise Conversations, from 2009 to 2013. Cherry also teaches film courses at Pitt's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He lives in Point Breeze with his partner and a cat. He has climbed in 21 states (favorite crags: T-Wall, Lovers Leap, and the Gunks). His three favorite places in Pittsburgh are the Point Breeze Ascend climbing gym, the Manor Theatre, and Dancing Gnome Brewing.

Education & Training

  • B.A. (mathematics, philosophy) from Geneseo College
  • M.F.A. (creative writing) from The New School